Parks, beaches & trails

An afternoon of sandy paws and Gulf breezes. The designated dog beach and fenced paw park make Brohard a distinctive Venice outing.

A neighborhood park with a dedicated dog park and unpaved trails. Combine time in the dog area with a leashed walk through the wider park.

A Sarasota park with a dedicated dog area and places to pause for a picnic. Keep your dog leashed when exploring outside the dog park.

A dedicated dog park within a larger recreation complex. Use the designated dog areas and follow posted access signs around the sports facilities.

Separate large and small dog areas offer space to play in North Port. Shade structures, agility equipment and cooling stations round out the visit.

Native trees and walking trails surround separate dog areas for small and larger dogs. A pavilion and bathing faucet offer a place to pause after play.

An Englewood destination for supervised play in a fenced dog area. The surrounding regional park also has designated areas for leashed dogs.

Explore pine flatwoods and the creek landscape on a leashed nature walk. Check current access before setting out: storm recovery work can affect boardwalks and piers.

Unpaved trails offer an Englewood nature outing with your dog on leash. The trail network also welcomes equestrians, so leave room when passing.

Paved and unpaved paths make this a useful starting point for a Nokomis walk. Dogs are welcome on leash in designated areas of the community park.

A compact waterfront starting point with access to The Legacy Trail. Follow the paved route with your dog on leash and share the path with cyclists.

Paved and unpaved trails offer a nature break in Sarasota. Dogs are welcome on leash; stay on designated paths around the preserve habitat.